On both a personal and global level, people have been having undergoing transforming and tumultuous experiences. From the standpoint of Vedic astrology or Jyotish, we’ve had a gathering of planets first in fiery Aries, and now in earthy Taurus. This is known as a stellium in Western astrology. Venus and Mars will be within one […]
Five Planets in Aries in Vedic Astrology
We utilize nine planets in Vedic astrology, or Jyotish: Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Sun, and the South nodes Rahu and Ketu. Both Western and Vedic astrology have 12 houses of the zodiac, each comprised of 30 degrees each. Typically, we expect the planets to be spread out over the 360 degree arc […]
Mercury and Venus Wage War in Aquarius
We all enjoy having our own space, and the planets are no different. The zodiac is comprised of a 360 degree sphere. In Vedic astrology, or Jyotish, we study how the nine planets are dispersed in this arc: Sun, Moon, the nodes Rahu and Ketu, and the five “true planets” (Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, and […]
Four Planets in Aquarius in Vedic Astrology
People have been expressing that they feel great intensity at this time. In Vedic astrology or Jyotish, we assess how planetary influences will impact an individual’s life. This is done by studying the planets both in the natal birth chart and where they currently are transiting in the heavens. Additionally, we review planetary cycles and […]
Exaggerated Planetary Conditions
Are you or those around you feeling burdened or out of sorts lately? The answer may lie in current planetary positions. My Vedic astrology (or Jyotish) teacher uses the term “exaggerated” to describe planets that are in extreme conditions of strength or weakness. What we have now is multiple exaggerated and strong planetary placements. […]
The Celestial Messenger Communicates Via Snail Mail
The word ‘mercurial’ is defined on dictionary.com as: “changeable; volatile; fickle; flighty; erratic.” In Vedic Astrology or Jyotish, Mercury is considered a dual planet; it wants to pursue two paths simultaneously. It enjoys having the best of both worlds. After the Moon, Mercury is the fastest moving planet in the zodiac, staying in a sign less than a month. […]
It’s Getting Crowded in Here!
In America, we really like our space. The expression, “You’re invading my personal space” used to be quite popular. We can take a break from a relationship saying, “I need my space”. That is reason enough, we rationalize. We talk about not having enough room in our homes, closets, offices, etc. Storage units are […]